WHAT TO LOOK FOR: ATLANTIC - The Sharks opened up their passing game last week. QB Mikal Goodman threw for 125 yards, and has completed 33 of 67 for 454 yards and four touchdowns. RB Jeremy Thomas, who has rushed for 885 yards, caught four passes, including a 49-yard touchdown last week. WR/DB Thomas Robinson leads the team with 15 receptions for 223 yards in addition to making 76 tackles from his free safety position. DB/WR Jabori Jackson has 11 catches for 101 yards and made two crucial interceptions last week. DE Jarrett Willis also turned in an outstanding performance for the Sharks' defense against Astronaut. LBs Daynard Butler (69 tackles) and Mike Beauregard (79 tackles) are the defensive anchors. Backup QB Tyson Hogan may see some action at tight end this week. PALM COAST - The Bulldogs have struggled on both sides of the ball this year. The offense is averaging just 147 yards in total offense, by far the lowest total in the area. Meanwhile, the defense has allowed 319 points and has given up at least 38 points in seven of their eight games. QB Redrick Jones has completed 35 of 89 for 395 yards and three touchdowns. WR Pat Wigington leads the team with 11 receptions for 161 yards.

NOTES: With their postseason hopes still alive the Sharks picked the right opponent to continue to build some momentum. Atlantic has constructed a three-game winning streak and has not lost since its Class 4A, District 9 defeat to New Smyrna Beach. . . . Palm Coast's Early turned the Fort Pierce Westwood program around and led it to three state playoff appearances in his four seasons at the St. Lucie County school. With much less athletic talent, plus some major attitude problems, it has been a season to forget for the first-year coach. Palm Coast turned in its first competitive performance of the year last week.

Episcopal at Father Lopez

At High School Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Friday

RECORDS: Jacksonville Episcopal 2-5; Father Lopez 4-3.

LAST WEEK: Episcopal lost to Brantley County (Ga.), 51-0; Father Lopez lost to Bell, 19-7.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR: EPISCOPAL - The Eagles will run out of the Wing-T behind two large linemen in OG Brendan Bledsoe (6-4, 260) and OG Paul Bertozzi (6-2, 255). QB Cameron Cooper, the younger brother of University of Florida kicker Collins Cooper, has passed for 620 yards. RB Andy Kidd leads the team with 575 rushing yards and has 26 receptions for a team-high 320 yards. LB Kevin Vaughn and DB Arthur Allen are two more defensive standouts. FATHER LOPEZ - The Green Wave's offense has stalled out a bit, although much of that may have to do with some tougher competition. RB Chris Thompson leads the team with 604 rushing yards and has scored 10 touchdowns. WR Phil Haley gives the team a much-needed long-ball threat and has 18 receptions for 432 yards and four touchdowns. QB Andy Benezette has completed 33 of 65 for 477 yards and seven touchdowns. OL/DL Chris Mojock will be put to the test this week against a large Episcopal front. TE/DE Aaron Williamson is still out with a shoulder injury, as are linemen Brian Nixon (knee) and Phil Beute (knee).

NOTES: Friday's opponents share two common foes. Both easily defeated St. Augustine St. Joseph. However, Episcopal beat Melbourne Central Catholic, 24-23, while the Green Wave lost to MCC, 34-12. . . . Episcopal is a Class 3A Independent. . . . ''We went back to the basics this week,'' Father Lopez coach Turner said. ''On the way home from Bell I told the team that they could expect a very, very physical week of practice. If anyone wanted to pack it in, it might be the time.'' According to Turner, of the 22 players who made the trip to Bell, 17 showed up for practice this week.